Big plans for Samsung, as their released a preview video of their next release: Samsung Galaxy Tab. The movie is well made and highlights some of the features of the first Samsung tablet. From what we’ve seen it seems this will challenge Apple iPad and maybe win the battle: 7-inch Amoled display, Android 2.2, Swype text input, GPS, VideoCall, HD movie play. Reports say that the tablet will also have 3G, Wi-Fi and a 1Ghz processor. The official announcement will be made during IFA 2010 at Berlin on September 2nd. More pictures and the official Video after the break. READ THE FULL ARTICLE >>
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Samsung will release Galaxy Tab on September 2nd at IFA 2010
Posted on August 25, 2010 admin
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Intel goes securely by acquiring McAfee for $7.68 billion
Posted on August 22, 2010 admin
Intel announced Thursday in a press release that they are going to acquire McAfee, Inc, a well known security-antivirus company and this deal will cost them $7.68 billion. The deal was approved by both Intel and McAfee directors and is going to be official after the McAfee shareholder approval. Renée James Intel senior vice president, and general manager of the group said “this acquisition is consistent with our software and services strategy to deliver an outstanding computing experience in fast-growing business areas, especially around the move to wireless mobility.” Dave DeWalt, president and CEO of McAfee said “we believe this acquisition will result in our ability to deliver a safer, more secure and trusted Internet-enabled device experience.” READ THE FULL ARTICLE >>
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MiFi vs. Wi-Fi
Posted on August 19, 2010 admin
The next step in Mobile Internet Technology is here and making its presence well known. The MiFi is a compact wireless router, small enough to fit inside your pocket or into a bag pocket; it allows you to create your own Wi-Fi hotspot. This advance in Technology allows you to connect to up to 5 at any one time, such devices include the iPad, iPod, Printer, PSP, Laptop and many other wireless devices with no need for USB’s or wires.
The MiFi was first created by Novatel and introduced in the US in 2009. Currently in the United Kingdom the ‘MiFi’ is trademarked and the Internet service is provided solely by the 3 network. Across the globe, carriers such as Vodafone have launched their own MiFi service in countries such as Germany and Spain.
With some providers such as 3, you can opt to buy this device on a monthly contract (18 or 24 months), the more the pay each month, the higher the usage limit or pay a one off fee (Approximately £69.99) for the device and top it up when necessary. READ THE FULL ARTICLE >>
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Nokia announced X3-02 Touch and Type Phone
Posted on August 19, 2010 admin
Nokia had just announced yesterday a new mobile device, X3-02 Touch and Type, that combines a touchscreen with a 16-button keypad. The touchscreen display has 2.4-inches and supports a 240 x 320 pixel resolution and up to 262k colors. Camera has 5 megapixel, full focus, 4x digital zoom, noise reduction, but lacks a LED flash. Series 40 software platform is supported and they claim will hold up thousands of apps and games from Ovi Store.
The Finnish company really makes a difference when they have to design a cheap phone with quality specs and X3-02 is definitely the one to choose: 3G, GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, microUSB, 3.5 mm audio jack. Unfortunately it lacks GPS, but this is not a big issue for a phone user.
Nokia X3 Touch and Type wants to be a middle-range phone with quality features, low price, but still manage to follow the touchscreen and keyboard trend. It will be available in the Q3 of this year and have a €125 retail price, excluding taxes and subsidies.
Press Release and Video after the break. READ THE FULL ARTICLE >>
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Motorola Droid 2 is Android 2.2 Ready
Posted on August 17, 2010 admin
So far 2010 it’s been a busy year for Motorola as it’s proven they release each month a new smartphone model. It’s great to see Motorola back on the market, but no one expected they will be so aggressive.
Today’s new wonder is called Droid 2 and is an Android 2.2 ready mobile device with a 5 megapixel camera and 1 Ghz processor.
From the first encounter with this phone, you will discover a 3.7-inches TFT screen with 854 x 480 pixel resolution and 16M colors. Sensors(accelerometer and proximity), multi-touch and swype methods are supported.
On the right side of the phone are the volume rockers and the camera shutter key, while on the left is the microUSB port. Above, on the top side of the phone is the Lock/Close button while at the bottom is the microphone.
Like the first Droid, this one has a four row QWERTY keyboard and to unlock it, you have to slide the phone to the right. READ THE FULL ARTICLE >>
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The Nokia 6700 Slide – Seems Confused
Posted on August 15, 2010 admin
Sometimes you look for something simple and straightforward in a mobile phone, and some of the most basic and easy to use phones are made by Nokia. A lot of their classic models are not only solidly built but also extremely durable, so they will take quite a beating. The Nokia 6700 Slide is a phone you’d think would be one of these simple phones, an updated version of the 6500 Slide and at the same time a slide version of the 6700 Classic. Yet this phone has a few surprises in store.
The Series 40 operating system of the previous models has been replaced with Symbian version 9.3, an interesting move on Nokia’s part as this system is known for being very unreliable and freezing often. An ARM 11 600 MHz processor completes the view, but we think this was not necessary as the phone lacks both GPS and Wi-Fi features. On the other hand, its HSPA provides lightning fast Internet connectivity, with a download capacity of up to 10Mbps and uploads of up to 2Mbps. The impressive 3G connection is supplemented by Bluetooth 2.0 and USB connectivity as well. READ THE FULL ARTICLE >>
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Sony Ericsson Vivaz is capable of HD Recording
Posted on August 13, 2010 admin
The Sony Ericsson Vivaz knows what it is, and doesn’t try to be anything more. A touch screen smartphone running the Symbian(Series 60) operating system, it’s already in dangerous waters. Both Sony Ericsson and Symbian are thought of as unreliable, as a mobile phone manufacturer and an operating system, so the combination makes the idea of the Vivaz doubly ominous. However, the phone itself isn’t too much of a disappointment and partially redeems itself in its most amazing feature.
It is the camera features on the Vivaz that save it from being just an average unreliable model. It records in HD video, super sharp at 720p resolution. The video recordings include continuous auto focus with an additional light and image stabiliser. This is extremely impressive capacity for a mobile phone, and you can then upload your videos straight to YouTube to show them off. The Vivaz also boasts video calling, certain to become quite in demand over the next couple of years. The still camera on the phone is equally impressive boasting a massive 8.1 megapixel resolution. It also includes face and smile detection, auto-focus, an LED flash and geo-tagging due to the phone’s built in GPS. READ THE FULL ARTICLE >>